Victorian Internal Door Locks

There would be few mistakes more catastrophic than the purchase and use of a brushed steel modern door handle on a 150 year old oak front door of a victorian cottage as such.

Victorian internal door locks.

There would be few mistakes more catastrophic than the purchase and use of a brushed steel modern door handle on a 150 year old oak front door of a victorian cottage as such. Period door furniture is an essential element of the interior design features of a victorian house. Dazzling crystal knobs and richly decorated plates make this a wonderful choice for any formal interior. Extravagant yet tasteful our victorian style architectural hardware is an authentic period reproduction based on yale town s original largo design from the early 1900s.

Interior doors 4 3 out of 5 stars 1 001 22 21 22. If this is your world then you ll love our solid forged brass victorian long plate and matching oval door knob combination. Prime line products classic bronze prime line e 2495 mortise keyed knob perfect for replacing broken antique lock sets and more fits 1 3 8 in 1 3 4 in. With its elegant scrollwork and lush classical foliage this lovely deadbolt complements every formal decor.

Like most decorative objects appearing during the victorian era door hardware was highly ornamental but it didn t start out that way. Available in multiple functions including antique mortise lock eight timeless finishes and a variety of door knob choices to fit your particular look. Queen victoria s reign began in 1837 but throughout the 1840s and 50s american door hardware remained undecorated simple but elegant. Introduced by yale town around 1910 as part of their popular flemish renaissance line the largo pattern is every bit as appealing today.

Finely crafted from solid forged brass in six popular finishes. Locks were likely to be cast iron rim locks screwed to one side of the door or for the well to do brass rim locks without decoration although a handful of decorated iron rim locks were patented as early as 1858.